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UNC Health Care Pharmacy Internship Program

Director: Dr. Kamakshi Rao, PharmD, BCOP, FASHP

Chief Interns: Collin Fair, PharmD Candidate 2022Amy Guisinger, PharmD/MPH Candidate 2021

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UNC Medical Center

• Academic Medical Center• Nearly 1,000 Beds• Level 1 Trauma Center• Comprehensive Cancer Center• Pediatric Center of Excellence

• Department of Pharmacy• 400+ employees, 272 pharmacists• Decentralized, service-based model of pharmacy practice• Fully automated distribution system with a 24/7/365 operation• Recognized nationally as a leader in innovative pharmacy practice

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Current Internship Programs & Interns

Internship Programs: 9Internship Directors: 11Current Student Interns: 36

Health System Pharmacy

Administration(6 Interns)

Hematology / Oncology Team

(4 Interns)

Acute Care Services(3 Interns)

Carolina Care Pharmacy Network

(2 Interns)

Clinic-Based Ambulatory Care

(2 Interns)

Managed Care Pharmacy(5 Interns)

Mediation Use Policy

(1 Intern)

Pediatric Pharmacy(12 Interns)

Pharmacy Analytics & Outcomes

(1 Intern)

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Acute Care Services Clinic-Based Ambulatory Care

Hematology/Oncology Team Pediatric Pharmacy

Carolina Care Pharmacy Network

Jonathan CicciPharmD, BCPS

Ellina Max PharmD, BCACP, CPP

John ValgusPharmD, MHA,

BCOP

Chris FalatoPharmD

Kate NaperPharmD, MS

Anita YangPharmD Class 2021

Cardiology

Michelle YiPharmD Class 2021

Infectious Disease

Rachel GilmorePharmD Class 2021

Taylor WernerPharmD Class 2021

Christopher ParishPharmD Class 2022

Neel SwamyPharmD Class 2022

Carley TysingerPharmD Class 2021

Ping RogersRPh

Carly SpeightPharmD Class 2021

Psychiatry

Madison StanleyPharmD Class 2021

Mariah GibbsPharmD Class 2020

Kat HannahPharmD Class 2020

Kelsey MuellerPharmD Class 2020

Shengmei YinPharmD Class 2020

Abigail BenfieldPharmD Class 2021

Susan NgoPharmD Class 2021

Kara KassekertPharmD Class 2022

Jane ChuPharmD Class 2021

Sarah SteedmanPharmD Class 2021

Hannah NaguibPharmD Class 2022

Jennifer SchweigerPharmD Class 2021

Sabrina ParkPharmD Class 2021

UNCHC Pharmacy Interns 2019-2020 (Direct Patient Care)

Collin FairPharmD Class 2022

Ellen MontgomeryPharmD Class 2022

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Health System Pharmacy

Administration

Managed Care Pharmacy

Medication Use Policy

Pharmacy Analytics & Outcomes

Lindsey AmerinePharmD, MS, BCPS

Jay VoraPharmD, BCACP

Gregory HeindelPharmD, BCPS

Mary-Haston VestPharmD, MS, BCPS

Matthew LammPharmD, MS, BCBS

Amy GuisingerPharmD Class 2021

Cody ClosePharmD Class 2021

Ashley BuigePharmD Class 2020

Brooke BakerPharmD Class 2021

Nick PanchakPharmD Class 2022

Hannah FeinmanPharmD Class 2022

Vy BuiPharmD Class 2021

Alice ChengPharmD Class 2021

Christopher WangPharmD Class 2021

Claudia KennedyPharmD Class 2022

Austin PaytesPharmD Class 2022

Danielle SheltonPharmD Class 2022

Sisi TranPharmD Class 2022

UNC Medical Center UNC Hillsborough

UNCHC Pharmacy Interns 2019-2020 (Indirect Patient Care)

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Common Core Elements (All Programs)

• Longitudinal Research Project• Shadowing Opportunities• Residency & Job Prep Series (RJPS)

• Building an Effective CV• Letters of Intent• Letters of Recommendation• Navigating a Showcase• Applying for Residency via PhORCAS• Preparing for Interviews• Ranking & Matching• Negotiating a Job Offer

• Networking Events

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Application Requirements / General Timeline:

1. Online Application(s)*

2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume

3. One (1) Letter of Recommendation emailed to Internship Director

✔Must be emailed directly from reference

✔Same LOR can be used if applying to multiple programs

• * Students are only allowed to apply for two (2) programs

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Application Dates:

For any questions, please contact either:

Collin Fair at collin_fair@unc.eduAmy Guisinger at amy_guisinger@unc.edu

Online Application Opens: Friday, November 29th @ 5pm

Online Applications Due:Monday, December 16th @ 11:59pm

Selected Candidate Interviews:

Throughout January

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Managed Care

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Facilities:

1025 Think Place (Morrisville)

• Managed Pharmacy Solutions Team• Carolina Assessment of

Medications Program• Pharmacy Benefits

• Pharmacy Administration• Pharmacy Analytics• Medication Assistance Program• 340B Compliance team

*Free Parking!

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Managed Care Pharmacy Tracks:

Population Health

Pharmacy Benefits Management

Clinical Service

Development

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• Provide interns with experience in managed care operations• Expose interns to emerging models of clinical pharmacy• Serve uninsured patients by increasing access to affordable prescriptions

• Understand prescription medication pricing and billing• Review new medications and literature to understand impact on clinical and

financial outcomes• Manipulate large datasets • Identify and implement formulary design initiatives

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Goals and Objectives for Managed Care Pharmacy Interns:

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Expectations:

• Current PY1 Pharmacy Student» 2-year commitment

• During the School Year: 8 hours weekly» 1 full day or 2 half-days (flexible)

• During Rotations: 8 hours monthly » Morrisville Office» Work From Home

• During Summer/School Breaks: Up to 40 Hours Weekly

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Opportunities:

Regulatory Review

Clinic Involvement

Therapeutic Class Review

Presentations Program Ownership

Patient Education

Medication Reconciliation

Medication Use Evaluation

Process Improvement

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Example Projects

Short-Term• Pharmacy Assistance Claims

Audit• Literature Review• Formulary Change Cost Analysis• Legal/Regulatory Review

Long-Term

• Dashboard Management• Prior Authorizations Audits• Research• Formulary Management• Clinic Impact Analysis

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Professional Development Opportunities:

MPS Staff TeachingStudents

on Rotations

Clinical Research Project

Publications P&T Drug Reviews

Lean Six Sigma

TrainingPersonalResidency

Prep

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Current Interns/Where Are They Now?Class of 2017 and Before:- Adam Bernstein: UNC Analytics and Outcomes - Jake Amerine: PGY1 Novant, PGY2 UNC MUP- Lori Armistead: Center for Medication Optimization

Class of 2018- Prutha Lavani: HF Specialist - Rush Medical Center- Hampton Hall: Inpatient Pharmacist - Heart

Hospital of Austin

Class of 2019- Ami Patel: Market Development and Promotional

Education Fellowship Novo Nordisk- Ben Muller: Scientific Associate - Precision for Value

Class of 2020Jessica Jay

Class of 2021Brooke Baker

Vy BuiAlice Cheng

Class of 2022Austin Paytes

Claudia Kennedy

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Questions?